Guwahati, Sept. 2 -- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind president Maulana Arshad (Mahmood)Madani, dismissing his relevance and asserting the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) dominance in the state.

Speaking in Hojai, Sarma declared, "Who is Madani? Is he God? Madani gets value during Congress time, not BJP. Besi korile moi Madanik Bhorai (jailot) dim (If he goes too far, I'll send Madani to jail). I am the Chief Minister, not Madani."

Sarma's remarks, delivered to the media underscored his government's resolve to continue its eviction drives aimed at reclaiming encroached land, while rejecting accusations of targeting specific communities.

Sarma's comments were directed at Mada...